Restaurant Bierhandel De Pijp

A new discovery for us, and by new I mean the oldest restaurant in Rotterdam. We picked Bierhandel de Pijp for dinner because it's nearby and we couldn't be happier with our choice. It's a traditional French-Dutch restaurant, with a history that goes back to the 19th century. We ordered the stewed beef with red cabbage and duck confit with sherry and plums from their mains. The duck was soft and tender, sliding off the bones easily and the sauce was was well-seasoned. The beef stew was also juicy and well-cooked. Both dishes came with pan-fried potatoes and a side salad. Potatoes were crispy with just enough salt, and the salad was well-dressed. For dessert, our waiter suggested the Zo'n Pakket, which had their homemade ice cake covered with pancakes, and covered with sugar. You can smell the pancakes as they are freshly made right in the middle of the restaurant, even before they arrive your table! The ice cake was delicious, and the warm pancakes complemented the cake so well. Our waiter was spot on with his suggestion, but he was wrong in that the plate was certainly not enough for 2 people. So we had to order a 2nd dessert, and we went for their cinnamon ice-cream. Their home-made ice-cream was served with cripsy cookies (kletskoppen), topped with whipped cream. Both dessert, I suggest you order as many dessert as you can from their menu since they were all very tasty and fresh made. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is cozy, it's full of easter eggs. Each time you look at a spot you notice something new. Their service is also really good, you can tell it's a well-established restaurant since the staff is very professional and knowledgable about the food. I went for a Sauvignon Blanc from Romania to pair with my meal, since it was the only dry white wine by glass they had on their menu. I wish they had more options by glass on the menu, then it'd be a perfect 5 star from me. Overall, we had an amazing meal, and really enjoyed our time at Bierhandel De Pijp, can't wait to go back!

Visiting Rotterdam, we had the chance to be there for the "jubilé" (as we say in French) of the Chef... 27 years of service ! It's easily understandable why he has been there for so long and why the comments and reviews are so good 😊 Even with a big loss, I'm sure this amazing restaurant will continue to prosper ! Thanks to the team !

What a wonderful, eclectic, vibrant restaurant. We arrived without a reservation on a busy Saturday night but the Maitre’D found us a seat. The company on our shared table were friendly and the conversation flowed. The service and the food was amazing and the Vibe was uplifting. “Locals” travel miles for this gem. A fab experience and highly recommended. Thank you.